The Storm Within

Les Parents terribles

Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.

Director

Jean Cocteau

Screenplay

Jean Cocteau

Music

Georges Auric

Status

Released

Release date

01/12/1948

Original language

French